Zaandam Hawaii Cruise From San Diego - December 6, 2025
29 Night Sea Of Cortez and Circle Hawaii Holiday Collector
Hawaii round trip cruise departs from San Diego on Saturday December 6, 2025. The 29 day cruise ends with the arrival of Zaandam back in San Diego on Sunday January 4, 2026. The Christmas holiday (December 25, 2025) is during the cruise.
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Ports of Call

Cabo San Lucas, Mexico
Cabo San Lucas is at the southern tip of the Baja California peninsula. It's a popular resort destination as well as cruise ship port of call.

Mazatlan, Mexico
Mazatlan is a port city on the Pacific coast of Mexico near the mouth of the Gulf of California. Lots of blue water lagoons along the coast, plus the world's highest lighthouse.

Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
The cruise terminal at Puerto Vallarta is about 25 miles inland from the Pacific Ocean, on the Bahia de Banderas. It's about 1200 miles southeast of Los Angeles.

Ensenada, Mexico
Ensenada is near the northern end of the Baja California peninsula, only 55 miles south of the US/Mexico border. It's the most popular port of call for cruises out of Los Angeles.

Hilo, Hawaii
Hilo is the largest town on the island of Hawaii. It is about 25 miles east of the top of the Mauna Kea volcano. Wailuku River State Park, featuring Rainbow Falls, is on the west side of town.

Kahului, Hawaii
Kahului is a scenic town on the north side of the island of Maui in Hawaii.

Kailua-Kona, Hawaii
Kailua-Kona is a town on the west coast of the "Big Island" (Hawaii) in, well, Hawaii. In addition to a bunch of oceanfront resorts, it's home to Hulihee Palace, a former vacation home for Hawaiian royalty.

Honolulu, Hawaii
Honolulu is the largest city in Hawaii and the most popular tourist destination in the islands. Hawaii's most famous landmark, the Diamond Head volcanic crater, is on the east side of town.

Ensenada, Mexico
Ensenada is near the northern end of the Baja California peninsula, only 55 miles south of the US/Mexico border. It's the most popular port of call for cruises out of Los Angeles.
Departure Port: San Diego Cruise Ship Terminal
Directions: Google Maps - Apple Maps
For the night before your cruise: Hotels near San Diego Cruise Ship Terminal
Wyndham San Diego Bayside
1355 N Harbor Drive
0.2 miles from cruise port
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InterContinental San Diego, an IHG Hotel
901 Bayfront Court
0.2 miles from cruise port
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Hampton Inn San Diego Downtown
1531 Pacific Hwy
0.4 miles from cruise port
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The Guild Hotel, San Diego, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
500 W Broadway
0.4 miles from cruise port
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Pacific Inn and Suites
1655 Pacific Hwy
0.4 miles from cruise port
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Best Western Plus Bayside Inn
555 W Ash Street
0.4 miles from cruise port
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Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego Downtown
1747 Pacific Hwy
0.5 miles from cruise port
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Hotel Republic San Diego, Autograph Collection
421 W B St
0.5 miles from cruise port
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